Will County

Ecosystem Overview

The Will County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Will County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Romeoville, Will County hosts 27% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 15 Will County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 15 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Romeoville

+27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common29 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common26 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common24 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common19 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common19 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common19 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Common18 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common18 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common17 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common17 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common17 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional16 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Occasional16 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional16 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional16 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional15 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional15 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Rare15 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare15 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Rare15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Will County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Romeoville

Importance: 0.49

79 species

+27% vs. current

Lockport

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Mokena

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Snapper Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Renwick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Lenox

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Monee

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Crest Hill

Importance: 0.33

13 species

+669% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Will County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Will County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Romeoville

Importance: 0.49

79 species

+27% vs. current

Lockport

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Mokena

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Snapper Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Renwick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Lenox

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Monee

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Crest Hill

Importance: 0.33

13 species

+669% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 15 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Romeoville

+27% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common29 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common26 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common24 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common19 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common19 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common19 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Common18 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common18 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common17 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common17 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common17 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional16 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Occasional16 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional16 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional16 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional15 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional15 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Rare15 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare15 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Rare15 obs.

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